North Macedonia: Freedom of expression

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 North Macedonia

Freedom of expression

 Latest value 0.724
 Year 2023
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1991 - 2023
 Average 0.690
 Min - Max 0.554 - 0.785
 Source Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem)
The latest value from 2023 is 0.724 index points, a decline from 0.728 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.623 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for North Macedonia from 1991 to 2023 is 0.69 index points. The minimum value, 0.554 index points, was reached in 2015 while the maximum of 0.785 index points was recorded in 2003. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
North Macedonia - Freedom of expression - Recent values chart

Historical series
North Macedonia - Freedom of expression - historical chart - 1991-2023




Definition: Measures the government respect for press and media freedom, political discussion, and academic and cultural expression.

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